3.0Ghz --> 3.2Ghz

Sukh

Sukh

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Ok so for a long time I have had a Q6600 at 3Ghx just by upping the FSB to 333 and leaving everything else at stock.

Now, I have a bit of an upgrade going, more RAM and SSD and wanted to up to 3.2Ghz for a bit of extra performance, and it sounds like a nicer number.

355X9 give me this, but I have to up the voltage in the BIOS to 1.285.
CPUz says this is really 1.2V, which is correct, and am I right in thinking this is due to Vdrop?

Further, the temperatures at 100% in Prime Small FTTs gives me a max of 83 on two cores and 81 on the other 2.

Is this too high, so that the life of the CPU is going to be damaged?
Is the voltage going to shorten the life span of the CPU?


Thanks for the helps!

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Also please note that the Multiplier is down a bit in that pic as I think it was between tasks and stepped down?
 
What CPU cooler are you using? Thats extremely hot for 3.2ghz.

Would also double check the mount of it, espcially if it uses push pins to hold it down.

Your fine on the vcore used. People reguarly pump 1.4-1.5v into their Q6600
 
I am using an Artic Freezer pro, i think I may have damaged the good contact whilst fiddling around with the Memory modules.
Might have to re-seat it with new TIM. Any suggestions what is the best to use? Never actually applied the stuff, just used what comes on the FreezerPro.
 
It definately sounds like you have knocked it mate. I always recommend MX3 for the paste. I personally get better temps with it over AS5 and no cure time for it
 
Sorry, another question, do I use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the residual mess up? I haven't messed around with my PC in years. Is there anything else in the house that I could use? White spirit?
 
I did some searching and read that white spirit will do the job, anyone know any reason why I shouldn't?

Ordered some MX-3 from here today, should be delivered tomorrow :D I love OcUK free delivery.

Also, I looked between the fins of the HS and there is some dust, any reason once I take it off that I can't clean it with water? I don't have compressed air, and would dry it thoroughly with a hair drier before it went anywhere near the PC again.


Thanks for the help guys!
 
Speedstep is on, thats why the cpuz pics shows a dropped multiplier. 80c is very hot for 3.2ghz and those volts. I'm suprised you have managed to get to 3.2ghz on just 1.2volts (1.285 bios)

To get that i would need about 1.37 i think. I suggest reseating your cooler with some mx2, mx3 or as5 paste. Sounds like a clip might have come undone like it did on one of my processors a while ago.
 
Sukh said:
Might have to re-seat it with new TIM. Any suggestions what is the best to use? Never actually applied the stuff, just used what comes on the FreezerPro.
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The following video might help you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyXLu1Ms-q4

I'm also using the Arctic Freezer Pro 7 and the pre-applied paste with my Q6600. After watching this video, I think the pre-spread method for the paste is not the most ideal since it trap lots of air-bubbles. I would love to try to reapply with new paste too, but too lazy to take the thing apart :D

The Cross method seems like the be method to use.
 
I run my Q6600 @ 3.6ghz atm and with my H50-1 underload it doesnt go above 50.

My settings:

CPU: 400x9(3.6ghz) @ 1.460v

Mem: (960) @ 2.3v

MCH: 1.33v

CPU VTT: 1.29

Abit IP35-Pro / OCZ 8500 / Q6600 - H50-1 cooler

I've pushed 3.8ghz but in all truth I didnt mess around with my mem to make it stable enough >.<

But for me them settings are stable @ 3.6ghz, prob could lower some Voltage but my temps are fine so I cba lol.
 
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Speedstep is on, thats why the cpuz pics shows a dropped multiplier. 80c is very hot for 3.2ghz and those volts. I'm suprised you have managed to get to 3.2ghz on just 1.2volts (1.285 bios)

To get that i would need about 1.37 i think. I suggest reseating your cooler with some mx2, mx3 or as5 paste. Sounds like a clip might have come undone like it did on one of my processors a while ago.
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Yeh I was pretty surprised, tried it at stock volts and it was Windows stable but not Prime stable.
Upped to 1.285 BIOS and 1.2 CPUz and it passed about 2 and a half hours Prime95 Small FTTs.

Got MX3 in the post tomorrow so will clean with White Spirit and reseat.

Q1) Will white spirit be bad for it? Just going to put it on some cloth and clean old TIM off.

Q2) Can I wash all the dust out of Freezer Pro whilst it is off computer and dry it with hair dryer, or will this mess up heat pipes?

Thanks :)
 
If that VID showing in CoreTemp is accurate, that is awesome! Probably the lowest VID I have ever seen for a Q6600 - 1.1375v :eek:

That would explain only needing 1.2v tbh

With the right board and cooling I would love to see what that chip could do. Reckon that might even be good for 3.8 - 4.0

Get a better cooling system on that though. The AC7F is just not up to the task once you start clocking. A TRUE or Megahelms or H50 is what that really needs.
 
Nice to know :) For now after the SSD clearing out my bank account, I will just reseat the HS with MX-3 for now.

Its all going into a better case with better cooling tonight so shall see what happens.

P182 with 4 fans > Super Lanboy 2 Fans
 
1.1375v vid. I'll buy it offf you if ya want!

Cooler must be knackered if you are getting 83c high temps with 1.2volts. Have you checked the fan is spinning around on it??
 
Diggsy said:
Get a better cooling system on that though. The AC7F is just not up to the task once you start clocking. A TRUE or Megahelms or H50 is what that really needs.
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That's what I found as well. The Freezer 7 was nice with my E6300 and with the quad at stock but couldn't cope with the heat of the overclocked Q6600. At 3GHz it was getting pretty noisy and failing to keep the chip below 75c. Replaced it with a Noctua, though the Megahalems is a better choice these days.

Even with the Freezer, though, your temps are pretty high for 1.2v. I was using 1.35v and getting about the same temps. Does sound like the contact isn't too good.
 
Maybe the fan is on upside down? - sucking warm air out instead of blowing onto it.

Thinking about it this might work aswell as blowing onto the heatsink?!
 
Guest2 said:
Maybe the fan is on upside down? - sucking warm air out instead of blowing onto it.

Thinking about it this might work aswell as blowing onto the heatsink?!
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Not possible with the ACF7 because of the fan design.

Oh and to answer your question, it's almost always better blowing onto the heatsink.
 
Hey guys, is the original Tuniq Tower 120 any good?
Looking to get one second hand and was wondering if it is bolt though.
Reapplying the Arctic with push down and getting a good contact is near impossible, what a bad design.

Also how ridiculously big is it? Would it be better to get a TRUE?

Thanks for any quick replies, my PC is sitting in bits on my table. :(

Or any tips on push fit HSFS
 
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The tuniq tower 120 is a decent cooler but if you can afford it i'd recomend going for a megahalems or a TRUE both very good air coolers when paired with a decent fan (e.g a akasa apache or a gentle typhoon).

The tuniq tower uses a backplate, like the other coolers i mentioned, which is a bit of a hassle to install but improves contact and temps. Its also a pretty big Heatsink but all good heatsinks these days are, but it should fit in most cases which are a decent size.

Ando
 
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